Travelers Information
Visa and Entry Formalities:
Entry is affected by Air and overland route. There are 2 flights
Kathmandu-Paro- on every Mon/Wed/Fri and Paro-Kathmandu every
Tue/Sun/Fri. All foreign national other than Indian nationals
in groups of 1-3 pas or more may visit Bhutan. Applications
for Visa should be made at least three weeks in advance. For
Visa processing following details to be forwarded at the time
of booking
1. Full name (exactly as in passport)
2. Date and place of issue.
3. Date of expiry.
4. Nationality
5. Occupation
6. Date of birth
7. Passport number
Visa fee U$ 20 per person will have to be paid on arrival.
Two passport size photographs are required.
Group size:
A minimum number of 2 persons are required for getting permits
to trek in Bhutan. For Tours, 1-3 persons are considered as
free individual traveler and 8 & above as Group. A special
discount is available, if you are traveling in a Group of
4 & above.
Climate:
Weather conditions are ideal for visiting Bhutan in all seasons
except winter, which runs from December through February.
Summer temperatures in Thimphu ranges from about 80C (460)
to 200 C (680 F)
Temperatures in the south are tropical with high monsoon rainfall.
Rainfall in the higher central region is not so heavy. The
days are clear and warm with cool nights.
What to wear:
During most of the year light woolens and cottons are sufficient
for day-wear, with warmer attire necessary in the evenings.
Heavy woolen clothing is required during winter months.
Health:
All major towns in Bhutan have fully-equipped hospitals with
all medical facilities, including specialists and ambulance
services for emergencies. Certificates of inoculation against
cholera and smallpox are required for entry, although Bhutan
is free from these diseases.
Safety:
The crime rate is currently extremely low, making Bhutan one
of the safer places in the world. It is rare to feel insecure
within the kingdom.
Communication:
All major towns have basic communication facilities, including
post, telephone, fax and telegraph. Television and Internet
were introduced in 1999, and can be accessed from most towns
and cities.
Transportation:
All places of interest in Bhutan are linked by road. We provide
comfortable vehicles to transport our clients to and from
various destinations. We use good condition vehicles to ensure
safety and punctuality while making travel arrangements in
the country.
Food and Drinks:
Food is mainly of local variety with Indian, Chinese and Tibetan
dishes available at most of the places. Bhutanese food is
a blend of Himalayan flavors with the modern cuisine. Traditional
Bhutanese food is hot and spicy.
Favorite beverages include Chang, the local beer and arra,
a spirit distilled from rice, maize, wheat or barley.
Entertainment:
The visitor has unique opportunity to see some of the spectacular
ancient dances and music of the Himalayan region especially
in the festival occasions.
Time:
Bhutan standard time is half an hour ahead of Indian standard
time and 6 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Electricity and Plug type:
Current is 220-240 volts. The plug is round, 3 prong, British
type.
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